1 . Volunteer Day
What better way is there to enjoy your own hobbies while helping others at the same time? Come to Volunteer Day and choose which activity you’d like to join for the day. See below for a schedule of events on Volunteer Day.
Volunteer Day schedule:
7:30a.m.: Meet at the Community (社区) Center for juice and bagels.
8:00—8:30 a.m.: Choose which activity you’d like to help with for the day.
8:30 a.m.: Board the bus to your activity site.
9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.: Work as a volunteer.
3:30 p.m.: Board the bus that will take you back to the Community Center.
See below for a list of volunteer opportunities for Volunteer Day so you can begin thinking about which activity you might want to join.
A list of volunteer activities:
Paint houses: Do you enjoy making art? If so, this volunteer opportunity might be just right for you! Happy Homes is a local organization that provides home repairs for needy people in the form of painting. For elderly or physically disabled people who cannot do repairs to their homes, Happy Homes provides volunteer painters to repaint old homes; outside or in. Happy Homes also provides painters to create beautiful wall paintings inside schools or community centers.
Plant flowers: Do you enjoy being outside in nature? City Parks Association has many great opportunities for people who love to be outdoors. Help plant flowers and bushes in city parks; help lay paths at Cave Springs Park, or help pick up rubbish around the river banks. These activities are very active, so remember to be prepared with plenty of drinking water!
Read to children: Do you enjoy working with young children? Do you like books? Love and Learning is an organization that provides volunteers to help children with learning disabilities. Read books out loud to groups of children four to six years old, or read one-on-one with struggling readers seven to eight years old.
Play with animals: Do you love animals? Lovely Friends is an organization that visits local animal shelters and provides volunteers to spend time with the animals while their cages are being cleaned. Play with puppies, snuggle with cats, or hand-feed rabbits.
1. At what time do volunteers leave for their activity sites?| A．7:30 a.m.. | B．8:00 a.m. |
| C．8:30 a.m. | D．9:00 a.m. |
| A．Plant flowers | B．Paint houses |
| C．Read to children | D．Play with animals |
| A．Read books to children. | B．Spend time with animals. |
| C．Help plant bushes in parks. | D．Pick up garbage along the river. |
| A．educate children | B．attract volunteers |
| C．comfort the elderly | D．encourage the disabled |
2 . We work with Cambridge County Council's Participation Team to create opportunities for young people to visit the University and learn more about it. The following events are scheduled for the 2019/2020 academic year.
SuperStar workshops
12 workshops are planned for young people aged 7 to 11. These half-day visits will be held throughout the year, at times when young people are not at school. If participants complete 8 of the 12 workshops, they will be awarded the nationally recognized SuperStar Crest Award.
Please note, workshops will only run if we have a sufficient number of attendees (usually around 3+ participants).
Explore University Days
Explore University Days are for young people aged 12-15. Participants visit the University for two days and take part in a variety of university-related workshops, and other fun activities.
Previous participants have joined in the following:
• Visited the Sports Centre
• Took part in a Neuroscience workshop
• Enjoyed a two-course meal at a University College
Dates will be confirmed in early December 2019, and a schedule for event will follow in the New Year.
Events for post-16 students
If you are studying for your post-16 qualifications and are considering applying for Cambridge or would like to find out more about a specific subject, the following events might be for you:
• University and College Open Days
• Subject Masterclasses
• Cambridge Science Festival
1. What can the participants do in SuperStar workshops？| A．To stay only half a day. |
| B．To get a gift. |
| C．To enjoy a free meal. |
| D．To visit the Sports Centre. |
| A．SuperStar workshops. |
| B．The Neuroscience workshop. |
| C．Explore University Days. |
| D．Events for post-16 students. |
| A．introduce some courses |
| B．advertise Cambridge University |
| C．enrich students’ spare time life |
| D．promote children’s interest in touring |
3 . Watching the latest Hollywood movie in a great cinema brings about a lot of excitement. Here are the best movie theaters in the world.
Prasad—Hyderabad, India
Can you think of anything better than a movie viewed on a screen measuring 97×117 feet? Prasad has the answer. It has been screening movies since 2003. Every day, it gets round 1,500 inquiries (咨询) on its phone booking system.
Castro Theater—San Francisco, United States
Back during the 20s, movie palaces with huge reception halls and video halls were put up for the pleasure of customers. This theater, with a cathedral façade (立面), is one of the last from that period.
Cine de Chef—Seoul, South Korea
Want to go out for dinner and a movie? Here you get to do both. And the food is not just the typical popcorn and soda, but a real meal made up of French and Italian cuisine (菜肴).
Secret Cinema—Worldwide
Secret Cinema is a group based in London that holds monthly screenings of a movie. You have to sign up for it, and they will tell you where and when to go for the movie. Hired actors will then act out the scenes from the film.
1. What makes Prasad well-known?| A．Its long history. |
| B．Its large-sized screen. |
| C．Its special decoration. |
| D．Its phone booking system. |
| A．Online payment is required. |
| B．You can watch movies in palaces. |
| C．Actors will present the scenes live. |
| D．You can watch movies every week. |
| A．Prasad. | B．Castro Theater. |
| C．Cine de Chef. | D．Secret Cinema. |
| A．To advertise. | B．To educate. |
| C．To persuade. | D．To introduce. |
4 . Frances Stevens Reese Wooldland Trail Guide
The Woodland Trail was opened to the public on October 21, 1997. Boscobel’s Board of Directors adopted a formal decision of naming the Woodland Trail in honor of former Boscobel board member, Fances Stevens Reese (1917-2003), one year after his death.
The trail(小径) is approximately 10 miles in length, leading down to Constitution Forest. When the West Point Glass Factory was operating during the Civil War, trees for miles around were cleared to provide firewood. Walking out of the forest, you will find a large mass of native hard rock about three billion years old.
Throughout this country path, you will find picture boards identifying birds and plants local to this region. You will also find signs with historic and environmental information written by area specialists.
When you take a walk through this “undiscovered” forest land, please be a considerate guest.
Before walking the trail, please purchase a pass in the Carriage House. Plan ahead, so you will be back by closing time.
Follow the trail markers and remain on the trail. Besides protecting the fragile forest ecosystem, you will reduce the risk of poison plants and snakes.
Leave rocks, plants, animals and art works where you see them so that the person behind you can have the same experience.
Carry out whatever you carry in because there are no rubbish containers on the trail. If you happen to see a piece of litter, be a good guest and pick it up.
1. When was the trail named to honor Frances Stevens Reese?| A．In 1997. | B．In 1917 |
| C．In 2003 | D．In 2004 |
| A．An old battle field. | B．A glass factory. |
| C．Information signs. | D．Rock houses. |
| A．Leave the wildlife undisturbed. |
| B．Throw the rubbish into the dustbins. |
| C．Make reservations in the Carriage House. |
| D．Protect the markers of the Woodland Trail. |
5 . Read the following things before entering the museum.
Admission
Welcome to National Museum of China (NMC). Please enter the North Gate with your ID card security check.You can visit NMC exhibitions free of change during the opening hours.
A paid special exhibition is suggested in the Ticket office. at the service counter of the West Hall and on NMC's official website, and its tickets are sold at the entrance of the related exhibition hall.
Identity document (证件)：ID cart, Muden, ID card, passport, Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao. Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwanese, driving
Opening Hours
9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Last admission at 4:30 p.m., closed at 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays (including the Mondays of public holidays)
Notice to Visitors
Food and drinks will be inspected to be brought in.
Luggage shall be deposited (寄存)after security check before visiting.
Controlled knives, lighten and pets are not allowed.
Please keep your voice down and silence your mobile phone.
Please do not touch the objects on display.
Please help to keep a clean and comfortable environment.
Instructions on Photo-talking
You are kindly reminded not to use flashlight. If photo taking is not permitted, obvious reminders will be put both at the entrance of and inside the exhibition hall; you should pay attention to such reminders.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
1. Which do we know about NMC?| A．Nobody can enter it for free. |
| B．It a open to people from th« mainland only. |
| C．Visitors should enter the North Gate before security check. |
| D．Its special exhibition tickets are sold at the entrance of the related exhibition hall. |
| A．3:00 p.m,Sunday. | B．4:45 p.m., Monday. |
| C．5:00 p.m, Saturday. | D．9:00 a.m, Monday. |
| A．Walking a dog. | B．Bringing in luggage. |
| C．Talking photos. | D．Touching the objects on display. |
6 . Four Attractive Road Trips in Asia
One way to explore Asia is driving along some of its most impressive roads and Asia has some attractive roads that are great fun. If you want to tour Asia by car, here are four once-in-a-life-time roads to consider.
Nha Trang to Quy Nhon (Vietnam)
Visitors can enjoy beautiful sea views with golden beaches on the ocean side of the road. Every two years, there is a week-long festival where visitors drive the route together and take part in a large celebration. If you want a memorable experience, consider joining in that celebration
The Karakoram Highway (Pakistan and China)
Every year, there are many people who travel long distances to be able to drive or ride a motorbike over the Himalayas on this road connecting China and Pakistan. There are some areas with beautiful lakes and mountains along this road.
The Hokkaido Scenic Byway (Japan)
Hokkaido is one of Japan’s four main islands. Driving along the Hokkaido Scenic Byway will take you through a series of routes around the island that offer beautiful sights. Consider rolling down the window as you drive through the fragrant lavender(薰衣草) fields or stopping at one of the hot springs along the way.
Golden Road to Samarkand (Uzbekistan)
Uzbekistan is a country that is unknown to many tourists, but it's a fascinating place to explore. Although there isn't a formal route, most visitors will fly into the capital city Tashkent, and then transfer to Bukhara. This beautiful, old city is home to many historic sights, and from there, you can follow the historic Silk Road route to Samarkand.
1. Which trip offers an ocean view with beautiful beaches?| A．Nha Trang to Quy Nhon. |
| B．The Karakoram Highway. |
| C．The Hokkaido Scenic Byway. |
| D．Golden Road to Samarkand. |
| A．They cross borders. |
| B．They offer impressive views. |
| C．They run along the coast. |
| D．They have fixed routes to follow. |
| A．A book review. |
| B．A scientific report. |
| C．A travel guide. |
| D．A fashion magazine. |
Elephant Reserve Country: Thailand This is a working vacation at a wildlife centre. Anyone can become a volunteer if he/she agrees to help the elephant keepers with tasks. Daily tasks Gather the elephants at 6:30 am. Take them to look for food in the forest. Clean the enclosure(围场). Swim with the elephants in the lake in the afternoon. If volunteers want to relax after work, they can watch satellite television. How this vacation helps If these elephants hadn’t been rescued, they would still be living on the streets of Bangkok. The rural environment is much better for them than the urban environment where there is lots of pollution. Your Comment “I love working with these huge gentle animals.” |
Gorilla safari(观赏野兽的旅行) Countries: Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda Departures(出发): 2—3 departures per month from Aug. to Dec. Extras: permit ￡220 If you’re lucky, you’ll see lions, elephants and rhinos during this safari. The highlight(最好的部分) of the trip is the opportunity to see gorillas in the mountain forests. However, you must be in good health — if a gorilla caught a cold, it would be extremely harmful to its whole family. How this vacation helps There are only about 600 gorillas left in the world as human activity has reduced the area where they can live. When you buy a permit, this will pay for the protection of the national park. Your comment “I’ll surely go back as soon as I have enough money!” |
Polar bear watching Area & Country: Arctic, Canada Departures: sixty trips between Oct. 1—Nov.19. Every October and November groups of polar bears gather in Hudson Bay. As they are normally lonely creatures, this is unusual. The bears wait for the ocean to freeze so that they can hunt for seals, so this is the perfect opportunity to see them. Extra activities include dog sledding(狗拉雪橇) and a night trip to see the Northern Lights. How this vacation helps If the Arctic ice cap melts due to global warming, polar bears will be in danger. We give a share of our profits(利益) to the charity that protects polar bears. Your comment “These terrible bears get all the liquid they need from their food.” |
| A．Sweep the enclosure of elephants. |
| B．Take food for elephants at 6:30 am. |
| C．Watch satellite television on elephants. |
| D．Wash elephants in the lake in the afternoon. |
| A．You can find gorillas in Kenya and Canada. |
| B．You will get a cold in the mountain forests. |
| C．Visitors need to pay $220 to see gorillas. |
| D．There are about 10 trips to visit gorillas. |
| A．To help build more national parks. |
| B．To help protect the wild animals. |
| C．To help deal with the pollution in cities. |
| D．To help solve the problem of global warming. |
8 . My Favourite Books
Jo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series(系列) of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.
Matilda
Roald Dahl
I once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl’s writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matilda’s battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, are equally funny and frightening, but they’re also aspirational.
After Dark
Haruki Murakami
It’s about two sisters—Eri, a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse “night people” who are hiding secrets.
Gone Girl
Gillian Fynn
There was a bit of me that didn’t want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. There’s tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It’s a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise what’s going on is horribly enjoyable.
The Stand
Stephen King
This is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world’s population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.
1. Who does “I” refer to in the text?| A．Stephen King. | B．Gillian Flynn. |
| C．Jo Usmar. | D．Roald Dahl. |
| A．Cosmopolitan. | B．Matilda. |
| C．After Dark. | D．The Stand. |
| A．A folk tale. | B．A biography. |
| C．A love story. | D．A horror story. |
9 . Britain’s Beautiful National Parks Offer Lots to See
Many visitors to the UK go straight to London and never explore outside the capital , which is a pity, for there is a huge variety of landscape only a few hours away, in any one of Britain’s largest areas of protected countryside, its national parks.
The Cairngorms
The biggest is the Cairngorms in northern Scotland, with some of the country’s highest mountains and the best place for skiing. Climbing and fishing are also popular, along with Scotland’s national game, golf. Wildlife enthusiasts are well rewarded this is the home of
the red deer, red squirrel and golden eagle.
The Lake District
Over the border in England is the Lake District, originally made famous by local Romantic poet William Wordsworth two hundred years ago. Crowds of people have been travelling here since 1847 when a railway was built to its biggest lake, Windermere. Children’s writers have found inspiration here too, and the mountains make for excellent walking, with breathtaking views.
Snowdonia
Wales also has its fair share of very impressive landscape Snowdonia was one of the
first national parks to be created in 1951. You will find the road signs in two languages and hear Welsh spoken in the local shops. If mountain climbing is not your thing, try visiting a castle built by a 13th-century prince, or check out the nearby beaches.
The Jurassic Coast
Covering 95 miles of the coastline from East Devon to Dorset, the Jurassic Coast is just as amazing, with rocks recording 185 million years of the earth’s history. The first underwater dinosaur（恐龙） remains were found in the high rocks here in the early 19th century.
The Giant’s Causeway
For the strangest coastal scenery of all, cross the Irish Sea to the Giant’s Causeway. Created 50-60 million years ago, the Giant’s Causeway has been a source of respect, fear and wonder through the ages. So it’s not surprising that all kinds of imaginative stories come from it.
1. If a person is fond of wild animals, which one is the best choice for him?| A．The Cairngorms. | B．The Lake District. |
| C．Snowdonia. | D．The Giant’s Causeway. |
| A．The Lake District is a good place to create works for painting. |
| B．Snowdonia is the first national park to be created in Britain. |
| C．The first dinosaur remains were found on the Jurassic Coast. |
| D．You can get to the Giant’s Causeway by crossing the Irish Sea. |
| A．A map. | B．A newspaper. |
| C．A science book. | D．A textbook. |
10 . In Rio , one of the points of attraction is doubtlessly the most famous beach in the world, the Copacabana. When the weather is right the Copa becomes a stage on which everyone can play a part. Rio’s beaches, however, are bad news for swimmers. The surf is so striking. Often careless or over-courageous tourists must be pulled out of the water by a rescue(救援) team. In peak season during January and February, the helicopters of the governmental rescue organization, fly life-saving tasks from sunrise to sunset. Doctors also need to be on board when the control room reports an emergency(突发事件). The doctors and rescuers will do their best with the equipment available on board. If the patient shows no signs of recovery, the rescue team decides to fly him to hospital.
In Rio, lifesaving is a man’s job. The four-meter-high watchtowers are always manned. Alarm at tower number 5, a woman has swum too far out to sea and can’t make it back to the beach by herself. One minute later the rescue team has reached the Copacabana. From a height of ten meters above the water, Luis Carlos jumps into the sea close to the helpless swimmer. His workmates on board must keep an eye on him so that they can tell the pilot in which position to keep the helicopter. Another man is in the water now to help calm the woman down and get her ready to be airlifted. The pilot must slowly control the helicopter sideways and aim carefully. Once the net is full, the helicopter slowly flies to the beach.
The air rescue team is back on duty again. In the course of the day, there are eight more emergencies. The daily record at the end of the day reads, “nothing unusual happens.”
1. Which kind of person is more likely to have an accident in Copacabana?| A．a man who can’t swim |
| B．a man who has nothing to worry about |
| C．a man who fears the sea |
| D．a man who was a doctor |
| A．fly to them as close as possible |
| B．fly over them and wait for orders |
| C．fly slowly to the beach |
| D．fly to the hospital |
| A．The Copacabana is a bad place for swimmers. |
| B．After the rescuers pick up the patient, they will send them to hospital. |
| C．If there is no accident, the rescue team will record “nothing unusual happens ”. |
| D．The helicopters of the rescue organization will fly tasks day and night. |
